Signal Mountain Happenings

Rock City's annual "EarthDayz "event returns for its eighth year, April 22-24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. See how nature is enhanced through local wildlife, recycling and educational demonstrations. Meet live animals, create a fun make-and-take project and find out how to build a rain barrel.

The live animal encounters include meeting a young deer from Amicalola Deer Park and petting an owl hosted by John and Dale Stokes with Wings to Soar. The birds of prey will be on the Rock Shop Patio daily at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Local animal ambassadors from Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center will also be onsite with some critters.

The RockQuest Adventure is available for a $5 ticket upgrade and includes a free climb on the 25-foot Climbing Wall, a bag of polished rocks and a guide with a photo scavenger hunt to look for clues to many geological wonders throughout the park.In addition, Cafe 7 has now reopened for the 2016 season. Enjoy a breathtaking view during lunch while savoring some delicious food like a fried green tomato BLT, the seven states burger or grilled trout.

EarthDayz revolves around Rock City’s commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle, its stewardship of nature and its commitment to education and the environment. Rock City is partnering once again with Orange Grove as they provide park-wide recycling pickup for the attraction. Visit the Rock City website for more info.